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This page is about a district within the city limits of Tampa, Florida. For the unincorporated community in Hillsborough County, see East Tampa, Florida.
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East Tampa
Neighborhood
East Tampa is located in Florida
East Tampa
East Tampa
Location in Florida
Country United States
State Florida
County Hillsborough
City Tampa
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 16,355
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
33605 and 33610
Area code(s) 813

East Tampa is a neighborhood located within the city of Tampa, Florida. It is found about four miles northeast of Downtown Tampa. In 2010, about 16,355 people lived here. The ZIP Codes for this area are 33605 and 33610.

Geography of East Tampa

East Tampa has clear borders that help define its area. To the north, you'll find Hillsborough Avenue. The western edge is marked by 15th Street. To the south, the neighborhood is bordered by Interstate 4. Finally, 40th Street forms the eastern boundary of East Tampa.

People Living in East Tampa

Source: Hillsborough County Atlas

In 2010, there were 16,355 people living in East Tampa. They lived in 5,565 different homes. Most people in the neighborhood were Black or African American, making up 84% of the population. About 10% were White. A small number were Native American or Asian. About 11% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.

Many homes, about 31%, had children under 18 living there. The population included people of all ages. About 31% were under 18 years old. Around 22% were between 18 and 34. People aged 65 or older made up about 13% of the population.

Neighborhoods within East Tampa

East Tampa is made up of three smaller, distinct areas. Each of these has its own unique character. These areas help make up the larger East Tampa community.

Schools in East Tampa

Students in East Tampa attend schools managed by Hillsborough County Public Schools. This school district serves all of Hillsborough County. Several schools are located right within the East Tampa neighborhood.

Elementary Schools

  • Edison
  • Lockhart
  • Lomax
  • Potter

Middle Schools

  • Andrew J. Ferrell Middle Magnet School
  • Benjamin Franklin Middle Magnet School
  • Orange Grove Middle Magnet School
  • Nathan B. Young Middle Magnet School

High Schools

  • Middleton High School
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